Non è più “concentrato principalmente” sulla sicurezza dell’Europa, afferma Pete Hegseth
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/12/us-no-longer-primarily-focused-on-europes-security-says-pete-hegseth
di MyInkyFingers
Non è più “concentrato principalmente” sulla sicurezza dell’Europa, afferma Pete Hegseth
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/12/us-no-longer-primarily-focused-on-europes-security-says-pete-hegseth
di MyInkyFingers
29 commenti
And Europe should no longer consider US an ally.
They are not friends, they are a threat.
I would almost had guessed so by the unresolved conflicts they caused all around Europe.
I guess that means Europe can turn to others for economic diversity away from the USA. Canada as a start has much that the USA supplies and more. Won’t bully you into making deals.
Remember this when the US comes calling Europe to defend Taiwan.
Pete Hegseth is “primarily focused” on hitting the hotel bar.
The US military hasn’t been focused on Europe since the end of the Cold War.
It’s been a decade since it started its pivot to China, and to a lesser extent, Iran. And, before that, and partly concurrently, it was fighting insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan. And before that, picking fights with Saddam.
Not only are they not concerned about them, they’re causing them, and they’ve been causing them for a good while.
It is time for Europe to demote the US from its reverent position and treat it like any other super power. Nice to have around, but not dependable.
Oh no. Anyway. Hi there Canada. How are you doing buddy?
I will support any politician that increases EU military spending.
Time to act now.
A Canada/EU deal would be massive for both sides. EU desperately needs a reliable source of fossil fuel, and Canada needs to diversify its trade away from the US.
That’s ok, but then you don’t need any military facilities on EU territory, dismantle them and fuck off
Hegseth is a grade A scumbag, but fair enough. Europe has been too reliant on USA for it’s defence and it’s time for us to step up. He also said they are still fully commited to NATO “full stop”, we just have to pull our end of the weight by investing more into our militaries.
We kind of figured that out on our own when you started to threaten a part of Denmark with annexation.
Can we evict them from their European bases now.
Meaning: the US is not a reliable ally and will not be because the reasons for this ‘unavailability’ are unreal.
Let’s face it, Ukraine is a lesson for all. Will we finally understand?
I really hope this means Europe stops U.S. military equipment purchasing, and buys domestically – or from any still supportive allies.
And surely this undercuts the drive to increase NATO spending? Why would anyone increase their NATO commitments if the U.S. is limiting what NATO will ever do?
>“The US is prioritising deterring war with China in the Pacific, recognising the reality of scarcity, and making the resourcing trade-offs to ensure deterrence does not fail. As the United States shifts its attention to these threats, European allies must lead from the front,” he added.
So the same message for the last 15 years lol. Asking for countries to take the lead in their own security should not be controversial
okay, then gtfo FOX guy
NATO isn’t meant to protect Europe like some kind of world police. It was meant to prevent Europe become communist back in the 20th century. That isn’t relevant anymore, we’re living in a new century with new challenges.
Time to form new and better alliances with reliable partners
I think Europe (not just EU) needs a new alliance with reliable partners. To protect democracy and all it’s liberties against authoritarianism.
Russian asset says what he controls is not going to protect Europe from his russian boss.
it never was. They’ve always been focused on their own interest. europe’s security coincided with american hegemony.
He also said:
>”Europe must provide the overwhelming share of future lethal and non-lethal aid to Ukraine,” he added, warning that the US would no longer provide the lion’s share of future aid to Kyiv.
Except, Europe is already providing the lion’s share. Europe far outpaces the US in aid for Ukraine (about 50% more, 124bn vs 88bn):
[https://www.ifw-kiel.de/topics/war-against-ukraine/ukraine-support-tracker/](https://www.ifw-kiel.de/topics/war-against-ukraine/ukraine-support-tracker/)
So let me summarise.
Europe/UK will need to provide gear and manpower to guarantee security in Ukraine, but not under NATO umbrella.
So If Russia attacks, the US won’t necessarily intervene. Basically, EU/UK will be on their own.
Considering that, why should everyone agree giving the US the rare earth minerals? Or that was just some bs negotiation?
Does anyone really care what the fat slobs in america do or say. They haven’t won a single war they started anyway. Better we don’t involve them let them burn their country down with trump and then we can pick through the ashes. Pathetic people
$EUAD to invest in only EU defence companies.
So europe will less interested in support american security, as conseguence.
Well, there it is. I’m so sorry my USA chums (I know you are the majority) but FUCK THE USA. We’re on our own now I guess. This must be how normal Germans were feeling in the late 30’s. It’s absolutely horrifying, especially after that Musk/Trump shitshow last night.
I know we will still be friends. But will you still be alive? No healthcare, no support (unless you are white and south african), no safety net for the majority of people on minimum wage. I am seriously (and it’s no longer hyperbole) scared for you guys. The coup has occurred.
We don’t fucking care.
Time to get rid of all the US bases in Europe.
I hope the US won’t be coming around asking for military support for their next “intervention” then.
I wish we’d rejoin the EU and really work towards making the EU a lot less reliant on the US. Fuck the US and fuck China.